Yamaha HPH-50B

A Studio Headphone Designed for Efficiency, from Home Studio to Mobile Use

Within the family of closed dynamic headphones, this model aims for a simple goal: to provide reliable listening and good sound separation without complicating your setup. Its supra-aural format prioritizes compactness and mobility, while the closed-back design helps reduce sound leakage, an important factor when recording vocals, guitar, or close-mic takes. With an impedance of 35 ohms, it is easy to drive from an audio interface, controller, or even a computer, while maintaining a comfortable headroom.

Who It's For and the Use Cases Where This Headphone Makes a Difference

This headphone is intended for those who need a practical tool for monitoring, tracking, and daily listening: tracking musicians, content creators, music production students, technicians on the move, or home studios seeking a simple and effective solution. Its sensitivity (SPL 103 dB) and power handling of 1000 mW allow for a solid listening level, useful for following a click track, rhythm section, or mixing cues, even in lively environments. For long sessions, the low weight helps reduce fatigue, especially appreciated when chaining takes and retakes.

Design, Comfort, and Connectivity: The Essentials, Well Executed

38 mm Drivers and Wide Frequency Response

Equipped with 38 mm drivers, these dynamic headphones deliver a balanced reproduction across a wide frequency range (20 to 20,000 Hz). Practically, this helps track the bass line's low end, the snare drum's attack, and the presence of a voice without losing the details essential for the work. The closed-back design also promotes a more "focused" listening experience, useful for concentrating on take flaws, background noise, or reverb tails.

Ear Cup Rotation and Secure Fit

The ear cups are mounted on swivel joints that rotate up to 90 degrees, a real advantage when quickly adjusting the headphones between takes or seeking a stable position during recording. The cable connected to both ear cups contributes to a more even weight distribution and better daily wear, especially when the headphones are frequently handled in the studio or regularly transported.

Cable and Adapter: Immediate Compatibility

The 2 m cable provides sufficient freedom between the artist and the audio interface, headphone amplifier, or console. The 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack termination suits compact equipment, and the included 6.3 mm adapter ensures direct compatibility with the majority of studio gear headphone outputs. Result: no connectivity headaches, just plug in and work.

Technical specifications

Frequency response - start	20 Hz	Design	closed
Frequency response - end	20 kHz	Impedance	35 Ω
Format	supra-aural	Color	Black
Power handling	1000 MILLIWATT

Type	dynamic headphones	Weight with cable	133 g
Frequency response	20 - 20,000 Hz	Cable length	2 m
SPL	103 dB	Connector	3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Drivers	38 mm	Adapter	6.3 mm